A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1044481 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1044543 epoch_slot_no: 7743 block_no: 1044431 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1891 time: 2018-05-23 16:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2317fbe50e5d9779c6fad340214770572989c9b7e041f63a36cc8c85521d3dbBlock Operator
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